NASHVILLE—Veteran QB Matt Hasselbeck will start again for the Titans on Thursday night against the Steelers, and he’d better have his head on a swivel.

The Vikings came after the 37-year-old on Sunday, sacking him twice while forcing him to get rid of the ball sooner than he’d like. Minnesota also forced Hasselbeck into an interception, and nearly two more. The Steelers are expected to really come after Hasselbeck on Thursday.

Tennessee Titans: Matt Hasselbeck will get the start again against the Steelers with Jake Locker injured. (AP Photo)

The Titans need Hasselbeck to settle down and provide a spark while filling in for an injured Jake Locker. Hasselbeck has been shaky in relief of Locker so far this season. He’s thrown three touchdown passes and three interceptions in 79 attempts, with a passer rating of 73.6.

Locker continues to recover from a left-shoulder injury. He’ll sit out his second game on Thursday after re-injuring the shoulder in the team’s 38-14 loss at Houston on Sept. 30. Coach Mike Munchak hopes Locker will return for the Oct. 21 contest at Buffalo.

Back-up running back Javon Ringer will miss 4 to 6 weeks after suffering a torn MCL on Sunday at Minnesota. That leaves Darius Reynaud and Jamie Harper behind starter Chris Johnson. Darius is expected to get more action in place of Ringer. Harper is a heavier back who has been inactive the past two weeks.